Piscine des Amiraux walks

A journey through the northern districts of Paris in a new light, with the old Petite Ceinture railway line as a common thread. The many flower-filled passages, squares and gardens allow us to forget the hustle and bustle of the capital for a while.

The ninth arrondissement of Paris is distinguished by its lively and central character. It has historical links to the world of entertainment, with numerous theatres, cinemas and concert halls. As a shopping district, it is home to department stores, boutiques and iconic covered arcades. It blends Haussmann-style architecture with more recent buildings, whilst remaining a residential area.After the first two arrondissements, the ninth has the least amount of green space. These are mainly local, much-frequented gardens that play an important social role. The area as a whole reflects an old urban fabric, not particularly conducive to the creation of large natural spaces.

The 17th arrondissement of Paris is distinguished by its great urban and social diversity. The eastern part of the arrondissement combines working-class neighbourhoods with areas undergoing regeneration. Formerly a railway and industrial area, it has undergone significant recent transformation, notably with the Clichy-Batignolles eco-neighbourhood. Martin Luther King Park exemplifies this urban regeneration, designed according to ecological principles. But visitors also appreciate the charm of the Square des Batignolles or the Square des Épinettes, with their typical 19th-century landscape, or the tranquillity of the Square de la Villa Sainte-Croix.

Discover Montmartre hill, via the small paths, the Saint Vincent cemetery, Dalida, the old village, the Basilica, superb views of Paris.

This second section takes us to the old cabaret (Chez Patachou) where Georges Brassens performed in public for the first time. The walk through Montmartre, with its slopes, paths and stairways, is particularly pleasant (best done in the "low tourist season").

This urban route allows you to discover a large number of parks situated on the edge of the ring road in eastern Paris. Serving as an introduction tothe GR®75, it runs partly through the Bois de Vincennes and passes close to several other notable sites such as the Philharmonie, the Cité des Sciences and the Père Lachaise Cemetery. As you pass through the many parks, you might feel as though you’re far from the city, even though it’s only a stone’s throw away.

Situated alongside the Canal Saint-Denis and the Canal de l’Ourcq, the Parc de la Villette combines old industrial buildings, modern architecture, sites dedicated to science and culture, and a multitude of small themed gardens. This short walk takes you through the park, with plenty of detours, to discover this diverse heritage.

A walk through the revitalised neighbourhoods of Paris’s 19th and 18th arrondissements. The Jardins d’Éole and Rosa Luxemburg add a lovely touch of greenery. By the end of the walk, the narrow streets and passageways make you forget the main thoroughfares.

The 17th arrondissement of Paris is distinguished by its great urban and social diversity. The western part of the arrondissement is more residential and middle-class than the east, with the Ternes and Monceau neighbourhoods. It is characterised by varied architecture ranging from Haussmann-style buildings to contemporary blocks. Well-served by public transport, it combines Parisian traditions with modernity. The western part of the arrondissement offers two long walks and around twenty green spaces, including picturesque gardens such as the Square Saint-Odile and the undulating Jardin Claire Motte.

Baron Haussmann transformed Paris between 1852 and 1870. The 9th arrondissement of Paris is the epicentre of this transformation: the new roads, grand boulevards and crossroads highlight the buildings adapted to life under the Second Empire, including department stores, the opera house, theatres, music halls, churches, press headquarters, banks, covered passages, Morris columns, kiosks, etc. This tour will introduce you to the witnesses of this era and how they have adapted to today's Paris.